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K884 YFR

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,482 mi
Last recorded66,482 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK884 YFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 66,482 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear steering suspension components corroding

offside rear and front lower outer body seal corroding (border line)

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,371 miles

both front wheels slightly stiff to rotate

lower part of o/s/r quarter panel corroded.

Pass 2 May 2017 66,367 miles

lower section of offside rear wing corroding & holed

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,349 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

Pass 3 May 2013 62,704 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 62,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 61,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 61,294 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 60,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 59,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 58,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,554 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 58,464 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,227 miles

offside outer sill panel starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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K884 YFR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K884 YFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K884 YFR registered?

K884 YFR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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